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Zucchini Relish Recipe

This zucchini relish recipe makes about 5 pint jars or 10 half-pints. Both size jars are processed for the same amount of time.
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Top view of a jar of sweet zucchini relish with an orange peeler.
Prep Time:30 minutes
Processing Pints (adjust for altitude):15 minutes
Total Time:45 minutes

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 4 pounds Zucchini fresh
  • ½ cup Onion(s) sweet, diced
  • 2 cups Vinegar cider at 5% acidity (white vinegar is fine too)
  • 2¼ cups Sugar white
  • 2 teaspoons Celery Seed
  • 2 teaspoons Turmeric
  • 4 teaspoons Mustard Seed

Instructions

  • Wash squash and cut off the ends of zucchini. Remove seeds if needed.
  • Weigh the zucchini. Then shred coarsely or chop.
    4 pounds Zucchini
  • Peel and chop onions.
    ½ cup Onion(s)
  • Combine vinegar, sugar and spices. Add to zucchini/onion mixture.
    2 cups Vinegar , 2¼ cups Sugar, 2 teaspoons Celery Seed, 2 teaspoons Turmeric, 4 teaspoons Mustard Seed
  • Bring relish to a low boil 5 minutes.
  • Pack your jars with hot relish leaving 1/2 inch headspace.
  • Remove air bubbles.
  • Check headspace again adding liquid if needed to be sure food is covered.
  • Wipe the rims of jars clean and place on the canning seals and rings.
  • Process in a water bath following the time chart below. Be sure to adjust for your altitude.

Notes

Processing with a Water Bath Canner
Place the jar in the warm canner. Proceed to fill all jars placing them in the canner.
When all the jars are filled, bring the water in the canner to a boil. When a boil is reached that is when you’ll start your timing. Process for the length of time on the chart below. Adjust for your altitude.
After your time is over, turn the heat off remove the lid and allow the canner to rest for about 5 minutes. Then bring your jars up out of the water. Allow them to rest for another 5 minutes.
Then remove the jars and place them a few inches apart on a thick towel to cool completely. Leave them alone for about 12 hours or until complete cool.
When they are cooled remove the metal bands, check the seals, label the jars and store them away!
Hot Pack Processing Times for Zucchini Relish
Half pints and pints are processed for the same amount of time.
Altitude - Processing Time (after boil)
  • 0-1000 feet - 15 minutes
  • 1-6,000 feet - 20 minutes
  • Above 6,001 feet - 25 minutes
Servings: 5 pint jars
Author: Sharon Peterson